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You’ll find kebabs in countries all over the world, so what does kebab even mean? Essentially it’s a way of lumping a number of varieties of meat dishes together. Most often they’re cooked either on a skewer or a spit. There is some evidence that the word...

There are 3 requirements to finding an amazing spot to go stargazing. First and foremost, there need to me no lights anywhere around, so you get a clear view of the night sky. Second, you’d like to be high up so that you’re close enough to feel like you c...

This is part of a 15th century monumental Ottoman Complex consisting of a tomb, mosque and medrese (theological school). Bursa also contains mosques from the 13th and 14th centuries. The Green Mosque is the largest mosque in Bursa. Bursa was the first cap...

Göbeklitepe (2018) There are substantial grounds to claim that the most significant archaeological discovery of the 21st century is the Göbeklitepe (Potbelly Hill). First of all, it dates back to 12 thousand years ago. In other words, it's 4 thousand year...

When you think of Turkey, you probably think mostly of the sun, the sand the sea. But Turkey’s a huge country with just about every kind of terrain imaginable, including some world class ski slopes! Just recently, the FIS Snowboarding world championships ...

Baklava may be one of the more famous of the Turkish syrupy desserts but it’s far from the only one. These desserts tend to be extra sweet and certainly resemble the flavor you get from baklava but have their own unique textures to them as well. Try them ...

With so many clock towers throughout Turkey, we’ve got even more clock towers scattered in cities you’ll need to visit for a whole host of reasons. Here are 5 more clock towers that are simply unforgettable in Turkey. Antalya Clock Tower The ancient walls...

Cheese is a critical part of the Turkish culinary tradition. People begin eating cheese early in the morning over breakfast, where typically anywhere between 1-3 types of cheeses are consumed. Lunch is often a heartier meal where cheese is more likely to ...

1. Kebab Kebap, the cornerstone of modern Turkish cuisine, simply means “charcoal-grilled” and includes dishes as disparate as kestane kebap — roasted chestnuts sold in paper bags by street vendors on winter days. The better-known meat dishes come in diff...